Man Charged Over Alleged Threat to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

A man has been charged after allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during an incident close to his residence on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

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Norfolk Police said officers arrested a man shortly after 19:30 BST on Wednesday following reports of someone acting in an intimidating way in the village of Wolferton.

According to reports from the Daily Telegraph, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was confronted by a man wearing a balaclava while he was walking his dogs near the estate. The newspaper said he and his security team quickly returned to a nearby vehicle after the alleged threat.

Arrest and charges

Police confirmed that Alex Jenkinson, 39, from Stowmarket in Suffolk, has been charged following the incident.

He faces two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour intended to harass someone or cause alarm or distress. He has also been charged with failing to provide a specimen of blood while in custody.

Jenkinson has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Norfolk Police said the charges followed an investigation into the reported confrontation in Wolferton, a village located close to the royal estate.

Incident near Sandringham residence

The alleged incident occurred near Marsh Farm, a property within the Sandringham Estate where Mountbatten-Windsor now lives.

He moved to the property after leaving Royal Lodge in Windsor. The relocation came amid continued scrutiny over his past association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Police did not provide further details about the alleged encounter but confirmed that officers responded quickly after receiving the report of threatening behaviour.

Background controversy

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public role has been significantly reduced in recent years following criticism over his links to Epstein.

Late last year, the King removed his remaining royal titles, including his right to be known as a prince and his dukedom.

Despite the controversy, Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein.

The investigation into Wednesday’s incident remains ongoing, with the accused due to face court proceedings in London.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 9 May 2026